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Medford's Erica Budina Recognized by School Committee

Medford's Erica Bufina was recognized in June by the Medford School Committee for her success at the 2014 Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair. Budina is a 4 year veteran of MSSEF, placing third as a freshman and taking first prizes as a junior and senior. In her last MSSEF event, Budina earned the Grand Prize, the 2014 Genzyme Science Award. The prize of $27,500 benefits not only Erica with $10,000 directly, but also awards $10,000 to the Medford High School Science Department, with another $5,000 to Budina's science teacher, Jody Driscoll, for an externship, and $2,500 to Budina for a summer internship at Genzyme.

Erica is presented her official recognition award from John Falco, Vice Chairman of the Medford School Committee, with Superintendent Roy E. Belson and Dr. Loren Black from Tufts University looking on.